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Scuba Forum / General / August 2004Perscription glasses
Hello, I've had a desire to get in a shark cage for more years than I can remember. I need my glasses to see my feet. (just a joke-my vision is bad,but,not that bad). I can see (no pun intended),no point of my going in a cage,where I'm not able to see sharks--or any other marine creatures. Are "perscription vision" masks made?? I want to go to a PADI course,but,my main reason is to be able to get qualified and be able to go into a shark cage. I'd rather not waste my time or money. I do love the idea of Scuba Diving--but, sharks are my passion. I'll accept any helpfull information. Thanking you in advance-- Joe Always remember: I'd rather have 2 ladies of 21,than one lady of 42. If at first you don't succeed-try,try again.Just don't make a damned fool out of yourself. W.C.Fields http://community.webtv.net/joemoustache/athomewithjoe ,,, >I need my glasses to see my feet. >(just a joke-my vision is bad, but not that bad). .. >Are "perscription vision" masks made?? .. Yes. Ask your local dive shop or optician. Some masks have lenses that can be replaced with lenses that match your prescription closely enough. Most masks can be fitted with glued-in lenses made to your prescription. I have glued-in bifocal lenses and am very happy with them.  SignatureCharlie Hammond -- Hewlett-Packard Company -- Ft Lauderdale FL USA (hammond@not@peek.ssr.hp.com -- remove "@not" when replying) All opinions expressed are my own and not necessarily my employer's. > ,,, > >I need my glasses to see my feet. [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > I have glued-in bifocal lenses and am very happy with them. Since water magnifies the image around 25% is prescription glasses/masks really necessary? > > ,,, > > >I need my glasses to see my feet. [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > Since water magnifies the image around 25% is prescription glasses/masks > really necessary? ask yourself, do you want it 25% larger, or do you want it sharp. > ask yourself, do you want it 25% larger, or do you want it sharp. I'd rather have mine 25% larger. I don't think the ladies like it sharp. > > ask yourself, do you want it 25% larger, or do you want it sharp. > > I'd rather have mine 25% larger. I don't think the ladies like it sharp. you really are a prick. :) > > I have glued-in bifocal lenses and am very happy with them. > > Since water magnifies the image around 25% is prescription glasses/masks > really necessary? It depends on how much correction you require in the first place. Myself, I just carry a magnifying glass in my pocket to see the little things that I want to look at. In that regard, the magnifier is still a great thing to have along, whether you need correction or not. > > > I have glued-in bifocal lenses and am very happy with them. > > [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > want to look at. In that regard, the magnifier is still a great thing to > have along, whether you need correction or not. That said, that won't help much for someone that needs a prescription to see distances, just those that need a prescription for close up. (ie: reading glasses). When I first started diving, I didn't wear my contact lenses either and did just fine because of the magnification of the water, just as you say VanF. But as another poster said, it depends on whether or not you want to be able to see sharply. By wearing my contact lenses, there was an improvement. This was of significant benefit once out of the water. If you need glasses to see distance while on the surface and can't wear contact lenses, then a prescription mask is certainly the way to go. Of course, that person would also need to have a pair of glasses immediately available to them while up top. > Of course, that person would > also need to have a pair of glasses immediately available to them while up > top. Nonsense. According to Jim Greenlee, a prepared diver always wears his mask and fins on the boat. > > Of course, that person would > > also need to have a pair of glasses immediately available to them while up > > top. > > Nonsense. According to Jim Greenlee, a prepared diver always wears his mask > and fins on the boat. Yeah, but . . .that was Jim Greenlee . . . What a sense of humor he has. > Yeah, but . . .that was Jim Greenlee . . . > > What a sense of humor he has. Had. > > Yeah, but . . .that was Jim Greenlee . . . > > > > What a sense of humor he has. > > Had. Had? :-{| wrote: > Hello, [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > I do love the idea of Scuba Diving--but, > sharks are my passion. I have a Mares mask fitted with prescription lenses (SETA model). They clip in and I carry a pair of spare lenses with me on all trips. To replace a lens, you need a small flat screwdriver or something similar. Mine are -5.5 and -4.5, but I think it goes all the way to -8 or something. Many people also use normal masks and contact lenses -- makes it easier to get around when you take the mask off upon getting out of water. /Marcin As mentioned before you can get masks with lenses built-in, or glue-in lenses. Another option is contact lenses - many of us dive with contacts (using a normal mask) and have no problems at all. Bryan >As mentioned before you can get masks with lenses built-in, or glue-in >lenses. Another option is contact lenses - many of us dive with >contacts (using a normal mask) and have no problems at all. I forgot contact lenses. My eyes will not tolerat them (tried severa times). For those who can use them, the are the best way to go. Use disposables and carry an extra set with you -- not in the water, but on the boat or shore for the ride home, if the set you wore in the water shoul get messed up. SignatureCharlie Hammond -- Hewlett-Packard Company -- Ft Lauderdale FL USA (hammond@not@peek.ssr.hp.com -- remove "@not" when replying) All opinions expressed are my own and not necessarily my employer's. I have worn daily disposable lenses under a standard mask for several years (after loosing a Technisub 'Look' mask with clip-in corrected lenses on a dive a few years back). I have not lost a contact lens even when performing a complete mask clearing after a mask flood / replacement. I always keep some daily disposable contacts with me (in the car, my wallet etc) as a pair of lenses is under ?3, and that's for the more expensive Toric , standard dioptre correction is even cheaper. > As mentioned before you can get masks with lenses built-in, or glue-in > lenses. Another option is contact lenses - many of us dive with > contacts (using a normal mask) and have no problems at all. > > Bryan >As mentioned before you can get masks with lenses built-in, or glue-in >lenses. Another option is contact lenses - many of us dive with >contacts (using a normal mask) and have no problems at all. > >Bryan In twenty years, my wife has never even had a contact come loose. I'm sure someone with lots of experience will agree. I don't wear contacts, so I have custome lenses for my Tusa Liberator. I need new lenses, now all I need to do is dig out the info on who did them last time. Somebody in Houston. Turn around was about 10 days, including shipping. Signaturedillon When I was a kid, I thought the angel's name was Hark and the horse's name was Bob. > >As mentioned before you can get masks with lenses built-in, or glue-in > >lenses. Another option is contact lenses - many of us dive with [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > time. Somebody in Houston. Turn around was about 10 days, including > shipping. I don't wear contacts while diving anymore because I had Lasik done, but before that, I never lost a contact either (disposables). What would happen from time to time, is that one or both would float up on my eyeball if there was water in my eyes. This occurred upon surfacing. Occassionally, I'd think I'd lost one but a light rub of the eyelid would correctly reposition the contact lens. I always carried a spare pair of disposables with me. >> >As mentioned before you can get masks with lenses built-in, or glue-in >> >lenses. Another option is contact lenses - many of us dive with [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > >I always carried a spare pair of disposables with me. So does Carol. But she's only had to toss a set once. Seems that volcanic gasses don't mix with contacts real well. Signaturedillon When I was a kid, I thought the angel's name was Hark and the horse's name was Bob. > >I always carried a spare pair of disposables with me. > > > So does Carol. But she's only had to toss a set once. Seems that > volcanic gasses don't mix with contacts real well. What? Did ya have to throw her in to appease the gods? >> >I always carried a spare pair of disposables with me. >> > >> So does Carol. But she's only had to toss a set once. Seems that >> volcanic gasses don't mix with contacts real well. > >What? Did ya have to throw her in to appease the gods? No, but it was the same day a girl almost lost her leg when she stepped through a lava tube. Signaturedillon When I was a kid, I thought the angel's name was Hark and the horse's name was Bob. |
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